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DE55 NHO

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,571 mi
Last recorded185,571 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NHO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 185,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 185,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 185,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 182,861 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushing deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to test rear seat belts, obstruction of items

Fail 5 Jan 2022 182,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section and rear box, multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushing deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to test rear seat belts, obstruction of items

Pass 6 Jan 2021 168,676 miles

All rear suspension bushing perished

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, fading (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 168,676 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing Cluster damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushing perished

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,362 miles

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(Worn badly on outer edge)(Tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,028 miles

Exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 101,028 miles

Exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,647 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but the system is still adequately supported

Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,674 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 66,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,692 miles

Nearside rear bumper and panel damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,152 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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DE55 NHO is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 NHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE55 NHO is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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